Decision
Analysis
outcome: The updated Garage Management Policy was approved by the Council.
summary: The decision at stake is the approval of the updated Garage Management Policy by the Council.
topline: The Council has decided to approve the updated Garage Management Policy.
reason_contentious: This issue may be contentious as it involves the rights and responsibilities of garage licensees, allocation and management of garages, repairs and maintenance, as well as amendments related to decants and insurance.
affected_stakeholders: ["Council", "Garage licensees"]
contentiousness_score: 6
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://democracy.broxtowe.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2155
Decision Maker: Cabinet,
Outcome:
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose:
Content: The Council owns 789 garages on various sites throughout the Borough, these are let via a licence for a monthly fee. The Policy outlines the rights and responsibilities of garage licensees and how the Council will allocate and manage garages. This includes how garages will be repaired and maintained. Amendments had been made to the Policy for matters relating to decants and insurance. Other minor amendments have been made for clarity and to update the policy with new job titles. RESOLVED that the updated Garage Management Policy be approved. (Having declared an other-registerable interest in the item Councillor R D MacRae left the meeting before discussion or voting thereon.)
Date of Decision: July 1, 2025